CVOR Registered Nurse

Texas Nursing Services•Sanford, FL

18d•$35 - $49

About The Position

A cardiovascular surgical program in the Sanford area is seeking an experienced CVOR Registered Nurse to join a high-acuity operating room team supporting open-heart, vascular, and complex cardiothoracic procedures. The CVOR RN plays a crucial role in pre-operative preparation, intraoperative care, and surgical safety processes, supporting approximately 10–15 open-heart cases per month and transitioning to general OR assignments when not in a cardiac room. This position is ideal for candidates with strong cardiovascular surgical experience who thrive in a collaborative, precision focused operating room environment.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of recent acute-care CVOR RN experience.
Active Florida RN license (or Compact license with FL endorsement within 60 days).
Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree.
BLS within 30 days of hire.
ACLS within 6 months.
PALS/ENPC within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

Experience with open-heart, CABG, valve surgery, and complex cardiovascular cases.
Strong critical thinking skills, procedural accuracy, and calm performance in high-stress OR environments.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive pre-operative assessment and education for cardiovascular surgery patients.
Prepare patients for surgery, including IV initiation, medication administration, and surgical site verification.
Participate in all safety protocols: time-outs, briefings, universal protocol, and debriefing.
Serve as a key intraoperative RN, supporting surgeons, anesthesia, and surgical technologists during CVOR procedures.
Monitor patient status throughout the perioperative continuum and document accurately.
Respond effectively to intraoperative emergencies and rapidly changing patient conditions.
Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care aligned with CVOR best practices.
Educate patients and families about surgical expectations, recovery processes, and follow-up requirements.
Support surgical workflow improvements, equipment readiness, and sterile technique compliance. Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, efficient operations and excellent patient experience.

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus available.
$4/hour on-call pay plus time-and-a-half call-back compensation.
Relocation assistance eligible case by case.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with 100% match on 3–9%, depending on years of service.
Employee stock purchase plan (10% discount).
Tuition reimbursement, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
PTO, paid family leave, and disability coverage.
Counseling and wellness resources, financial/legal assistance, and identity protection programs.
Optional supplemental plans including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance.